Advisor on Deaf Children

New Zealand Government Joba; Upper Hutt; On-site; NZD 95,000 - 101,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ministry of Education is seeking a permanent, part-time (0.9 FTE) role based in Lower Hutt to provide specialist support to babies and children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and to their families. You will work in natural settings, with a culturally responsive, whānau-centred approach, supporting schools, teachers and professionals to plan and implement individual intervention plans.

Applicants will contribute to equitable education outcomes and will be expected to collaborate across

Qualifications

• Is warm, collaborative and motivated.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for Deaf and hard of hearing children and young people.
• Is committed to working alongside whānau, educators and specialist professionals to create inclusive learning environments.
• Has excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong cultural capability and a strengths-based approach.
• Listens, builds trust and keeps the child and whānau at the centre of everything they do.
• Has the ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist support to babies and children who are deaf or hard of hearing their parents/caregivers, families and whānau, and in accordance with the goals, objectives and policies of the Ministry of Education.
• Provide specialist support which has an early years focus (birth to Year 3 at school) is family and whānau centred uses a routine and strength based approach based on priorities identified by parents/caregivers, families and whānau builds adult capability through a coaching approach.
• Is provided in natural settings-homes, early childhood services and schools.
• Is culturally responsive.
• Is on request for students verified under the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme.
• Provide professional support and guidance to schools, teacher and families and provides appropriate specialist intervention plans.
• Assess, analyse, hypothesise, collaboratively plan, support and monitor the implementation of individual (or group) intervention plans for students who have additional learning needs.

Skills

Relationship-building

Cultural capability

Communication skills

Collaborative

Child-centred approach

Job description

Help shape the future of education in New Zealand

Help shape the future of EducationWe work toshapeaneducationsystem that deliversequitableandexcellent outcomesOur organisation is made up of talented and committed people around Aotearoa, from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. While we work in different groups and on different things, we all strive every day to make the biggest difference we can for our students in our education system.

About this role | Mō tēnei tūranga

Job is permanent, part-time (0.9 FTE) based in Lower Hutt office.

• Provide specialist support to babies and children who are deaf or hard of hearing their parents/caregivers, families and whānau, and in accordance with the goals, objectives and policies of the Ministry of Education.
• Provide specialist support which has an early years focus (birth to Year 3 at school) is family and whānau centred uses a routine and strength based approach based on priorities identified by parents/caregivers, families and whānau builds adult capability through a coaching approach.
• Is provided in natural settings-homes, early childhood services and schools.
• Is culturally responsive.
• Is on request for students verified under the Ongoing Resourcing Scheme.
• Provide professional support and guidance to schools, teacher and families and provides appropriate specialist intervention plans.
• Assess, analyse, hypothesise, collaboratively plan, support and monitor the implementation of individual (or group) intervention plans for students who have additional learning needs.

Salary range: $95,000 - $100,866 plus KiwiSaver. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary which reflects individual skills and experience.

About you | Mōhou ake

• Is warm, collaborative and motivated.
• Is passionate about improving outcomes for Deaf and hard of hearing children and young people.
• Is committed to working alongside whānau, educators and specialist professionals to create inclusive learning environments.
• Has excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• Demonstrates strong cultural capability and a strengths-based approach.
• Listens, builds trust and keeps the child and whānau at the centre of everything they do.
• Has the ability and willingness to adhere to the Public Service Standards of Integrity and Conduct.

About our group and team | Mātau rōpū ake

Regional education teams work alongside schools, kura and communities to achieve equitable education outcomes for all ākonga. Teams deliver projects to address the needs of ākonga by drawing on kōtahitanga (unity and vision), delivering services, building relationships and implementing strategy with a local lense. A dedicated Learning Support team delivers an innovative, flexible response to ākonga and whānau in response to identified needs.

For further information, please contact Mae Faafoi, Service Manager [e-mail]

Applications close Midnight - Sunday, 25 October 2026.

We want our people to feel valued for their unique qualities and have a sense of belonging. If you require assistance or adjustments to fully participate in the recruitment process, please let us know.